2027 Telluride X-Pro SX Prestige

Hardware, not stickers

Kia rebuilt the X-Pro for this generation rather than carrying the old formula over. The suspension gains travel over any other Telluride. The new E-LSD apportions torque across the rear axle when one wheel finds air or loose sand — the difference between crawling out of a rutted fire road and spinning in it. Ground clearance stands at 9.1 inches, and the all-terrain tires are wider than the previous X-Pro wore. Bumpers are unique, with two proper recovery hooks up front and points in back, because Kia expects at least some of these to need a strap someday.

The electronics keep pace: a multi-terrain AWD mode joins Snow, Mud, and Sand, an off-road status screen tracks pitch and roll, and the Ground View Monitor projects a virtual view beneath the front bumper — genuinely useful cresting a dune line or easing onto a boat ramp with a trailer.

Capability that fits a family calendar

Nothing about the X-Pro requires wilderness. The standard tow hitch (this is the only Telluride that includes it from the factory) and the 5,000-pound rating cover the boat, the camper, or the utility trailer without an accessory visit. The suspension's extra compliance actually flatters rough shore roads and marina gravel. And because it's built on the SX Prestige, the passengers never learn the word "compromise": heated-and-ventilated second row, head-up display, Meridian audio, digital key, and an engineered-carbon interior treatment exclusive to this trim. The honest trade: the all-terrain tires hum slightly at highway speed, and this is the thirstiest 2027 at 18 city / 24 highway. There's no X-Pro hybrid.

Frequently asked questions

What does the X-Pro SX Prestige cost?

$56,790 MSRP plus $1,545 destination — the top of the 2027 gas range — before New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax and the 0.4% surcharge. The pricing guide runs the complete out-the-door total, and monthly specials apply to flagships too.

What does the X-Pro add over the X-Line SX Prestige?

For $1,900: added suspension stroke, the E-LSD, 9.1-inch clearance, wider all-terrain tires, recovery points, the standard hitch, the multi-terrain mode, the off-road status screen, and Ground View Monitor. It trades the X-Line's 21-inch street wheels for tougher 18s.

Can the X-Pro really go off-road?

Within its class, yes — soft sand, fire roads, rutted launches, and snow-closed streets are its design brief. It's a family SUV with real clearance and traction hardware, not a rock crawler; the third row and the school run remain the day job.

Why doesn't the X-Pro come as a hybrid?

Kia reserves the hybrid for EX-through-X-Line-SX-Prestige trims; the X-Pro's towing rating and drivetrain package stay gas-only this year. If maximum efficiency outranks maximum capability, the X-Line SX Prestige hybrid is the closest alternative.

Is the X-Pro in stock locally?

Flagship allocations run thinner than mainstream trims — check Manahawkin Kia's inventory and put a deposit on an inbound unit if the lot copy is spoken for.

The bottom line

The X-Pro SX Prestige is the 2027 Telluride with nothing left on the options sheet: the most capable chassis Kia builds for this SUV wearing its most luxurious cabin. If your family's definition of "beach trip" includes the part after the parking lot ends, the flagship earns its badge.